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An Urgent Request For Support
Lupus is a complex, often misunderstood autoimmune disease that affects over 1.5 million Americans—and tens of thousands of them live right here in Ohio. For many, daily life is a battle against chronic pain, fatigue, organ damage, and emotional stress. Yet, despite...
Easy Nutrition Tips to Help Manage Lupus
Living with lupus often means managing symptoms like inflammation, fatigue, and joint pain. While there’s no specific "lupus diet," making healthy food choices can help reduce flare-ups and improve overall well-being. Here are some simple, actionable nutrition tips to...
Lupus Got You Down? Forest Therapy May Be The Answer
We’re starting to see the beginnings of Spring which should be an especially welcome sight for lupus patients! The shorter days, brutal cold, and never ending snow presents numerous challenges, including managing physical symptoms and navigating the emotional toll...
Mental Health in Lupus: Managing Brain Fog and Depression
We all know that lupus often brings physical symptoms like joint pain and fatigue, but its mental health effects are equally significant. Many individuals with lupus experience challenges like brain fog, anxiety, and depression, which can significantly impact daily...
Year End Recap!
With the end of 2024 nearing and a new year approaching, it’s time to reflect on the past year at the Lupus Foundation of America, Greater Ohio Chapter. The Walk to End Lupus Now®: Our most important event of the year is the Walk to End Lupus Now®. Though we didn’t...
Celebrities With Lupus
What can we take from celebrities who are lupus patients? In my last blog post, I spoke about how lupus isn’t something I’m too knowledgeable about. Today, I want to talk about lupus in the media. More specifically, celebrities with lupus and what we can take from...
Learn About Medicare Changes For 2025!
OSHIIP an Empowering Resource for Ohioans During Medicare Open Enrollment I am excited to announce the start of our Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program's (OSHIIP) annual statewide Medicare Checkup events. These free, virtual and in-person events are a...
From An Outsider’s Perspective
I’ve always been a curious person. Curious about how things come to be. I love to learn and expand my knowledge in anything my brain can get its hands on. When I got hired at the LFA, GOC, my knowledge on lupus was slim. I knew it was an autoimmune disease that had...
Applying for Social Security Disability and Lupus
This article was written by Emily E. Warren, Esq. for the September issue of our Living With Lupus magazine...... The Social Security Administration recognizes Lupus as a medical condition that may prevent a person from working, resulting in an approval of...
Advocate, Educate, Celebrate
This quarter, Living with Lupus magazine is focused on taking the reins of your lupus and making the most of life with a chronic illness. Over the past decade that I have worked for the Lupus Foundation of America, Greater Ohio Chapter (LFA,GOC), I’ve had the...